Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park
Date: Sat, May 9, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Venue: Downtown Cary Park, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Outdoors
Photo: Depositphotos Magic will fill Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 to 10:30 p.m., when the park hosts Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizadry. This is a free event for all ages. It's not a drop-off event, so please stay with your children. Step into a world where magic stirs in every corner of Downtown Cary Park. Explore herbology gardens, craft your own wand, and meet fantastical creatures. Test your house spirit through spellbinding challenges, then join in more whimsical fun and surprises around every turn. Enchantment, mystery, and wonder await witches, wizards, and magical beings of all kinds! Read on for a schedule and map! Wands & Wonder Houses Choose your house and show your spirit: Cobblecraft – arts & crafting in the Gathering House Garden + Botanical Garden North Lumisong – performing arts on the Great Lawn + Pavilion Oakspire – sports & fitness at Park Street Courts + Arena Mossmere – nature magic woven throughout the Park Wands & Wonder Schedule 4 – 6:45 p.m.: Discover Your House at Emberwing (The Splashpad in the Nest)Arrive at Emberwing, where young witches and wizards are sorted into their houses and begin their magical journey. This dynamic natural play area, anchored by two towering cardinal slides, invites guests to discover their place and let their adventure take flight through play and exploration.* Please note, the line may close early in order for all participants to finish by 6:45 p.m.4 – 8 p.m.: Begin Your Quest at Willow Isle (Willow Isle)Start your journey at Willow Isle, where a mysterious structure has risen from the water, said to be the source of an ancient dark wizard’s power. As its magic spreads across the Park, apprentices must travel far and wide to gather lost magical ingredients and complete a spell to contain it once more.4 – 8 p.m.: WANDer the Garden at Mossmere (Botanical Garden South)Explore Mossmere, a serene outdoor space nestled within a lush botanical garden
